Chapter 26

Weeks had passed, but upon seeing Bruno standing in front of her, the sensation was as if it were yesterday. Her heart involuntarily raced, and Helena had to make an effort not to show the surprise and emotion she felt. Those familiar eyes, that smile that used to brighten her days, everything was there before her.

Leandro looked from Helena to Bruno, clearly confused by the situation. He stood up, his demeanor shifting from confidence to uncertainty. Helena felt her stomach tighten, her mind spinning to comprehend what was happening. Helena's ex-fiancé, sensing the tension in the air, stood up and cleared his throat gently, bringing Helena's attention back to reality. She stared at him for a moment before recomposing her expression, trying to understand what was going on.

"Hi, Bruno," she finally managed to say, her voice trembling. "What are you doing here?"

"Hi, Helena," Bruno said, his voice sounding somewhat nervous. "I was passing by, and... well, I decided t